A New Era for Indian Gaming
Tribal gaming has grown into a $41.9 billion industry. What's next? The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) could finally get a new leader in the Biden era. Watch the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs nomination hearing for Patrice Kunesh to be chair of the NIGC and read her brief statement for the record.
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris discusses tribal sovereignty at a campaign rally in Wisconsin.
Shannon Holsey, the president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, campaigns for Kamala Harris in Wisconsin.
The Department of the Treasury released a list of State Small Business Credit Initiative Tribal Government Approvals through October 2024.
The Department of the Treasury released a list of State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Application Approvals through October 2024.
In the final days before the November 2024 election, campaigns are working at a feverish pace to reach Native voters.
A federal appeals court has revived a long-simmering dispute between two tribal nations but both parties remain far apart on what the decision means for sacred Creek land
The U.S. Navy is formally apologizing to Alaska Native residents of Angoon, more than 140 years bombarding the Tlingit village.
The Miss Navajo Nation pageant celebrates tribal culture and tradition, and imbues the winner as a role model on the largest reservation in the U.S.
The Civilization video game franchise is getting a Shawnee storyline, thanks to a collaboration with the Shawnee Tribe.
"The future in Indian Country looks bright with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz," Peggy Flanagan says in a video promoting the Democratic presidential ticket.
Chitina Diversified Services, an Alaska Native corporation owned firm, has won a $7.4 million contract from the General Services Administration.
For the second year in a row, the “Trail of Tears” art show was held in Woodbury, Tennessee.
Seven states that rely on the Colorado River each got a cut of water under a deal struck over a century ago – a deal that excluded tribal nations.
Native land is the medium Cherokee journalist and writer Rebecca Nagle uses to convey the long fight for justice and accountability.
Every day is Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
"We have a duty to make sure that all Native people have the opportunity to thrive," Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris says in a campaign ad.
President Joe Biden has issued the last Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation of his administration.
The Democratic National Committee is targeting Native voters in four states through Native media outlets.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks with Native youth during a campaign stop in Arizona on October 10, 2024.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris campaigns on the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona on October 10, 2024.
We are in the midst of what could become the greatest century in Cherokee history.
The Gila River Indian Community received nearly $6 million in federal funds to create a first-of-its kind renewable energy project.
Duke Redbird's activism initially rose from hardship, and he turned to writing after encountering racism and discrimination in school.
Despite considerable controversy over his comments about Native people, Republican Tim Sheehy is leading Democrat Jon Tester in the U.S. Senate race in Montana.
Join Native Americans for Harris-Walz for a National Organizing Call on October 11, 2024.
Under the Biden-Harris administration, tribes got more of a say in Congress and tons more funding. A Trump-Vance win could upend that.
The Native American Rodeo is part of the rich tradition of the Arizona State Fair, with spectators and competitors from tribal nations across the country.
Both presidential campaigns are pouring resources into Arizona, a swing state where Native voters could make a substantial difference in the outcome of the election.
Lies about various aspects of FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene could potentially endanger first responders on the ground.
The Miccosukee Tribe and the Seminole Tribe are dealing with the effects of Hurricane Milton after the catastrophic storm hit their homelands in Florida.
The Indian Health Service finds Native people are two and a half times more likely to report serious psychological distress.
“The Quapaw Nation opposes any use of its name or purported portrayal of our people without the Nation’s consent,” a tribal statement reads.
The Native-written and Native-directed ‘Rez Ball’ is coming in strong following its debut on the Netflix streaming service.
Dan Foreman, a Republican lawmaker in Idaho, stormed out of a “Meet your candidates” event after a question about racism and discrimination.
"People like Dan Foreman do not represent our diverse community, and I will continue to stand against the hatred and racism they spread," said Trish Carter-Goodheart, a candidate for the Idaho Legislature.
The Nez Perce Tribe is condemning remarks from a Republican politician who told a Native candidate to "go back to where you came from."
Join Native America Calling to hear from tribal emergency management officials about their evolving disaster plans.
Uranium mining has been a point of contention for Southwest tribal nations for decades.
With her debut book, award-winning journalist Rebecca Nagle is taking a look at one of the most consequential U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Indian Country.
A portrayal of the Pine Ridge Reservation by a YouTube personality with more than 2 million subscribers is drawing criticism for focusing on stereotypes.
Having endured colonization, Native women and advocates are speaking up to reclaim justice -- one piece at a time.
The tribally-owned Char-Koosta News released audio that confirms what Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said about Native people being “drunk at 8am.” And there’s more.
Robert Mirabal, the award-winning flutist from the Pueblo of Taos, is embarking on a short tour with Ethel, a string quartet.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investing nearly $10 million in tribal treaty fishing sites along the Columbia River.
The U.S. government recently recognized the harm caused by the dams and has promised to work to restore salmon runs but tribal members doubt much will change.
There is no greater aspiration than building a stronger, healthier world for the next generation.
Learn how you can support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
A possible rat sighting on a remote island in Alaska has Native people and scientists on alert.
Ahead of the 2024 election, organizations across Arizona are ramping up efforts to register Native voters and address challenges in getting to the polls.
Hitaałiinez Wheeler (Diné) and Sierra Spirit (Otoe-Missouria / UKB) are dropping new music for listeners.
With a little over a month before the election, Native advocates are working to ensure Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wins the race for the White House.
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation will host a voter registration drive in Pendleton, Oregon, on October 10, 2024.
The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris announces the launch of Native Americans for Harris-Walz on October 2, 2024.
“Vice President Harris has been a fierce advocate for Tribal sovereignty, working to secure funding for health care, education, and economic development that truly empowers our communities,” said Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.
An organization in New Mexico is cutting the ribbon on a new building they say will help develop Native entrepreneurs.
Secretary Deb Haaland visited one of the most infamous Indian boarding school sites amid ongoing efforts to hold the U.S. accountable for a genocidal era in history.
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) is the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee with jurisdiction over Indian issues.
Citizens of the Fort Peck Tribes are seeking satellite voting locations on the reservation, arguing that Native voters have poor access to the polls.
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tim Sheehy is drawing fire for comments deemed derogatory against Native people.
Native issues are playing a big role in the U.S. Senate race in Montana, the outcome of which is being closely watched in an already heated presidential election year.
Native people were removed from a conservative rally featuring Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana.
“You're a big guy. Just apologize." Watch what Tim Sheehy couldn’t do at the Montana PBS debate with Jon Tester.
Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana, finally admitted making negative remarks about Native people. But he said he was joking. And he refused to apologize.
The increasing demand for power is prompting challenges from a number of tribes who say the means to transmit that power is harming sacred and culture sites.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is counting its blessings and coming together as a community amid widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
Cherokee Nation has a sovereign right to issue tags on our reservation, and the state has no authority to interfere with that.
Falling into new opportunities with NAFOA!
People exposed to radiation from atomic bomb tests and uranium mines rallied at the U.S. Capitol to demand action on a stalled compensation program.
Ryan Martinez was recorded on video shooting a Native activist during a prayer ceremony and protest against genocide and colonization.
“This funding will provide tribes and rural counties with the resources they need to design and implement programs that work best for the Montanans they serve,” said Gov. Greg Gianforte (R).
The U.S. Navy formally apologized to the Village of Kake for a devastating bombardment of the Tlingit community more than 150 years ago.
How much do the proposed USDA Dietary Guidelines reflect what industries want to promote as opposed to what Native people consider nutritious?
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on September 25, 2024. Watch the testimony.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on September 25, 2024. Listen to the testimony.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on September 25, 2024. Watch the video.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a business meeting on September 25, 2024. Listen to the audio.
In “Rez Ball,” a Native director and cast tell the story of trauma and healing within a reservation basketball team.
Nearly every American has forever chemicals in their body. But information specific to Native people is limited.
"We’ve got your back for the next 42 days, sister!" Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) said of Jade Begay joining the Kamala Harris team.
Native voters in Montana say state and local officials are trying to keep them from getting to the polls.
Watch Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump make another promise to the Lumbee Tribe.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is once again promising to help the Lumbee Tribe.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking testimony on legislation affecting tribal water rights and natural resources.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is taking up three bills at a business meeting.
Survivors of nuclear testing and uranium mines are ramping up pressure on Congress to reauthorize a federal compensation program that expired in June.
Crow people were still fuming over a Republican candidate deriding them as being “drunk at 8 a.m.” when a campaign ad began circulating about “white farmers.”
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